Sissoko settled well, but has since moved to Atletico San Luis in Mexico, leaving his midfield spot to Guthrie.

Guthrie began his career with Liverpool, and his first-team debut came when he replaced Sissoko in a League Cup tie against Reading.

But he failed to establish himself at Anfield and was soon sent out on loan to Southampton and Bolton Wanderers, where he gained Premier League and UEFA Cup experience, before returning to Liverpool.

In 2008, Kevin Keegan brought Guthrie to Newcastle United on a permanent deal, and it was in his first couple of seasons here that he arguably had the best years of his career.

Danny Guthrie made more than 100 Premier League appearances for Liverpool, Newcastle, Bolton and Reading. Getty Images

After falling out of favour, Guthrie was released in 2012 and moved to Reading, who had been promoted to the Premier League.

He spent three years at the Royals before being released and made the move to Blackburn Rovers in 2015.

Guthrie had to wait two years for his first Blackburn goal and it came in vain as, despite contributing to a 3-1 over Brentford City on the final day of the 2016-17 season, it could not prevent relegation to League One.

That spelled the end of his time with Rovers, and he will hope that his stint at Mitra Kukar will start and end on a more positive note.